Suthi Velu | |
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| Born | Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao 7 August 1947 |
| Died | 16 September 2012 (aged 65)[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1981–2012 |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Rajyam |
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better known by his stage name Suthi Velu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards.[1]
Early life
Suthi Velu's father was a teacher. From an early age he was interested in drama and also developed an interest in acting. He then decided to take up acting seriously. At the age of 7, he had given a stage performance in his town. His father discouraged him and asked him not to show interest in acting. He started his film career with Mudda Mandaaram (1981), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous.
Career
Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in Tollywood. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director Jandhyala's comedy films. His collaboration with Suthi Veerabhadra Rao is very popular and the duo was nicknamed Suthi Janta. During his childhood, he was very lean, so one of his neighbours Jaanakamba used to call him Velu (meaning finger in Telugu). His name in the film Nalugu Stambhalata (1982) is Gurnadham. After the success of Nalugu Stambhalata, people started calling him Suthi Velu. He also acted in Popular Telugu comedy serials such as Anandobrahma on Doordarshan and Lady Detective on ETV.
Personal life
Suthi Velu was married to Lakshmi Rajyam, and have four children, three girls and a boy. He died of cardiac arrest at his residence on 16 September 2012.
Awards
- Best Supporting Actor – Vande Mataram (1985)
- Best Male Comedian – Devalayam (1985)
- Best Male Comedian – Geethanjali (1989)
- Best Male Comedian – Master Kapuram (1990)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mudda Mandaram | Receptionist | Debut film |
| 1982 | Naa Desam | ||
| Nalugu Stambhalata | Gumasta or Assistant of Sutti Veerabhadra Rao | ||
| Trisoolam | |||
| 1983 | Khaidi | Beggar | |
| Lanke Bindelu[3] | Danaiah | ||
| Palletoori Monagadu | |||
| Durga Devi[4] | Lakshmipathi | ||
| Adavallu Aligithe | |||
| Raju Rani Jackie[5] | Kodandam | ||
| Amarajeevi | |||
| Puttadi Bomma | |||
| Rendu Jella Sita | Neighbor of Heroes and Sri Lakshmi's husband | ||
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
| Ravoo Gopala Ravoo[6] | Mental patient | ||
| Anandabhairavi | |||
| Goonda | |||
| Srivariki Premalekha | Ananda Rao | ||
| Agni Gundam | |||
| 1985 | Pratighatana | Police Constable | One of his favourite Role |
| Manchi Manasulu[7] | |||
| Chiranjeevi | Chitti | ||
| Vande Mataram | |||
| Raktha Sindhuram | Damodar Rao's Secretary | ||
| Devalayam | |||
| Babai Abbai | Heroine's father | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Ganapati, Chiranjeevi's assistant | |
| Apoorva Sahodarulu | |||
| Chadastapu Mogudu | |||
| Jailu Pakshi | |||
| Aadi Dampatulu | |||
| Vijrumbhana[8] | Shekhar | ||
| Karu Diddina Kapuram | |||
| Repati Pourulu | (Vandemataram) | ||
| Rendu Rella Aaru | |||
| 1987 | Muddu Bidda | ||
| Chakravarthy | Simhachalam | ||
| Donga Mogudu | |||
| Gundammagari Krishnulu | |||
| Bhale Mogudu | |||
| Dharmapatni | |||
| Agni Putrudu | |||
| Ramu | |||
| Majnu | |||
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |||
| Padamati Sandhya Ragam | |||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | |||
| Jebu Donga | |||
| Maavoori Magaadu | |||
| Bhargava Ramudu | |||
| Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | Sandeham, Sutti VeeraBhadaRao's Servant | ||
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu | ||
| Yamudiki Mogudu | Vichitragupta | ||
| Nyaniki Siksha[9] | Chidambaram | ||
| Chikkadu Dorakadu | |||
| Chinni Krishnudu | |||
| Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela | Cameo as a Koya Dora | ||
| Manchi Donga | |||
| Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka | |||
| Aakhari Poratam | |||
| Thodallullu | |||
| Khaidi No.786 | |||
| Maranamrudangam | |||
| Chinababu | |||
| Donga Pelli | |||
| 1989 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! | Jagannadham, Sumalatha (Heroine) father | |
| Parthudu | |||
| Ajatha Satruvu | Ananda Rao | ||
| Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | |||
| Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | |||
| Geethanjali | |||
| Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | One of the relatives who comes to Rajendra Prasad's home, Suryakantam's son | ||
| Chinnari Sneham | |||
| Hai Hai Nayaka | School Principal, Sarabhalingam Master | ||
| 1990 | Aayudham | ||
| Chevilo Puvvu | |||
| Irugillu Porugillu | |||
| Prema Zindabad | |||
| Master Kapuram | |||
| Rambha Rambabu | |||
| Padmavathi Kalyanam | |||
| Jayasimha[10] | Kumbakonam Iyer | ||
| Prananiki Pranam | Santanam | ||
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | Police Constable | |
| Chaitanya | |||
| Kalikaalam | |||
| Kulamma Gunamma | |||
| Viyyala Vari Vindhu | |||
| Jeevana Chadarangam | |||
| Sarpayagam | |||
| Brahmarshi Viswamitra | Nakshatraka | ||
| Srivari Chindulu | |||
| Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam | Sri Lakshmi's husband / Co-brother of Rajendra Prasad | ||
| Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | Kantamma's Husband | ||
| 1992 | Samsarala Mechanic | Ramanadham | |
| Babai Hotel | |||
| Parvathalu Panakalu | |||
| Repati Koduku | |||
| Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku | Lawyer | ||
| Aapadbandhavudu | |||
| Appula Appa Rao | Ammaji's Husband | ||
| Killer | |||
| 1993 | Ladies Special | ||
| Prema Pusthakam | |||
| Chirunavvula Varamistava | |||
| Vintha Kodallu | |||
| Kalachakram | |||
| Allari Priyudu | |||
| One By Two | |||
| Enti Bava Marinu | Nakkalagudu Naga Bhupati | Heroine Father | |
| 1994 | Kurradhi Kurradu | Babu Rao | |
| Muddula Priyudu | |||
| Ammayi Kapuram | |||
| Nannagaru | |||
| Anna | |||
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | ||
| Badili | |||
| Aadaalla Majaka | |||
| Ketu Duplicate | |||
| 1996 | Pavithra Bandham | ||
| Anaganaga Oka Roju | |||
| Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | |||
| 1997 | Rowdy Durbar | Sivayya | |
| Mama Bagunnava | |||
| W/o V. Vara Prasad | |||
| 1998 | Allari Pellam | ||
| Pavitra Prema | |||
| 1999 | Maanikyam | ||
| 2001 | Deevinchaandi | ||
| 2002 | Basketball | ||
| 2004 | Aa Naluguru | ||
| Xtra | |||
| 2005 | Modati Cinema | ||
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | ||
| 2007 | Andariki Vandanalu | ||
| Maharadhi | |||
| 2008 | One | ||
| Krishnarjuna | |||
| 2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | ||
| Boni | |||
| 2012 | All the Best | ||
| 2013 | Ramachari | James bond Jr. | Released posthumously |
References
- 1 2 "Suthi Velu passes away". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ↑ "te:నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Andhra Pradesh (magazine) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ↑ "Lanke Bindelu (1983)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Durga Devi on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Raju Rani Jackie (1983) | V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ↑ "Ravoo Gopala Ravoo (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ↑ "Manchi Manasulu (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ↑ "Vijrumbana (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ NYAYANIKI SIKSHA | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SIVA KRISHNA | BHANUPRIYA | RAGHUVARAN. Telugu Cine Cafe. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2023 – via YouTube.
- ↑ JAI SIMHA | FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | BHANUPRIYA |. Telugu Cinema Club. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2023 – via YouTube.
External links
- Suthi Velu at IMDb